The thin class of individuals consider the disease of obesity to a deformity , and do not
understand the ridicules and discriminations that can come as a result of a weight problem. The
prejudices towards obese individuals is a serious as prejudices towards other groups such a
racism, sexism and agism.( Jacobs 44) The medical profession considers obesity a disease , one
that is spreading nation wide. Obese individuals need to be recognized so their health and
human rights can be properly protected.
Obese individuals experience discrimination in all aspects including in the workplace.
The founding fathers tried to ensure that constitutional rights protect all individuals in the United
States and not just those who are visually appealing. The rights of an individual are not forfeited
because that individual exceeds a certain weight. In our society , the majority look upon large
individuals as individuals who have no self control over themselves. Just because an
individual is larger doesn't make them any less of a person. The topic of obesity itself raises
ridiculing remarks from as far as Washington D.C., when congressmen interviewed by Tom
Jacobs a columnist for Men's Health magazine commented on the topic of obesity. With an
overwhelming majority the resounding responded was it was a matter of a control problem.(46)
The truth is that obesity is becoming one of the fastest growing epidemics in the United
States today. It is predicted by the majority of the health profession that eventually obesity will
kill more individuals that either smoking or drug abuse.(45) In government, obesity will need to
be taken seriously or the repercussions will become more evident with death rate from obesity
becomes higher and higher every year. The care of obese individuals is over neglected by
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